boston marathon - prohibited items - etc

[Peteri Szerlagi]

https://www.baa.org/sites/default/files/2025-03/Prohibited_Spectators_0.pdf

backpacks are banned - but scanners are not

checkpoints everywhere

runners cannot sell their video - no mention of viewers selling their video

Spectators approaching viewing areas on the course may be asked to
pass through security checkpoints, and security personnel may ask to
inspect bags and other items being carried. -
https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/watch/along-course

wcvb and espn will do the broadcast

baa uses facebook and twitter and vimeo and instagram - no ticktock tiktok

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LIVE LOCAL COVERAGE: WCVB Channel 5

WATCH: Boston-area viewers can enjoy exclusive live coverage of the
Boston Marathon on WCVB Channel 5 (ABC), beginning at 4AM on Marathon
Monday.

STREAM: Live streaming of the Boston Marathon is available through the
Very Local app. Simply search for “Very Local” in your device's app
store to download the free app, compatible with smartphones, tablets,
and smart TVs.

The Boston Marathon will also be simulcast regionally on WCVB Channel
5’s Hearst Television sister stations: WMUR News 9 ABC (Manchester,
NH), WMTW Channel 8 ABC (Portland/Auburn, ME), and WPTZ NBC5
(Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY).

For more information, visit wcvb.com/boston-marathon and
verylocal.com/cities/boston.

LIVE NATIONAL COVERAGE: ESPN2

ESPN2 will broadcast the 129th Boston Marathon, scheduled to take
place on Monday, April 21, 2025, on its flagship channel from 9:00
a.m. ET until 12:30 p.m. ET.

In addition, ESPN will also have coverage of the race within
SportsCenter before the live coverage and later in the day, as well as
coverage appearing on other ESPN shows and platforms.

per https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/watch/tv-coverage